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PO55 FNJ

2005 Yamaha Xv 1700

Black Petrol 1670cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

6,450 mi
Last recorded6,450 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Yamaha Xv 170017,362 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO55 FNJ
MakeYamaha
ModelXv 1700
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,670cc
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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 6,450 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front tyre is 10 years old

Pass 21 May 2024 6,348 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 20 Apr 2023 6,113 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2023 6,113 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 11 Apr 2022 5,843 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 23 Mar 2021 5,327 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 4,754 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 28 Jun 2018 4,157 miles

aftermarket mufflers fitted slightly louder than standard fitment

Pass 6 Jul 2017 3,717 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 3,164 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2016 3,164 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2015 2,222 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2014 1,183 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 1,171 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 1,142 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 982 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2011 982 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 26 Feb 2010 1,351 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 794 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha Xv 1700?

Based on 1,923 MOT tests across 148 vehicles.

89.8%
Pass Rate
1,001
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
148
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 25
reflector on motorcycle missing 8
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 5
Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format 4
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 3
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PO55 FNJ is a 2005 Yamaha Xv 1700 in Black with a 1,670cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 2005 Yamaha Xv 1700 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.9% with a typical mileage of 17,362 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Yamaha Xv 1700 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 25 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PO55 FNJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Xv 1700 typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 21 years old, this Yamaha Xv 1700 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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PO55 FNJ is a 2005 Yamaha Xv 1700, first registered on 12 September 2005.

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